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Home Burglary: Police Seek Help In Tracking Down Pair Of Suspects Home Burglary: Police Seek Help In Tracking Down Pair Of Suspects
Home Burglary: Police Seek Help In Tracking Down Pair Of Suspects Police in Fairfield County are asking the public for any videos they may have to help catch two men who allegedly committed a home burglary. The burglary took place in Ridgefield around 7 p.m., Monday, May 29 on Pinecrest Drive near North Street. According to Capt. Jeff Raines, of the Ridgefield Police, the burglary appeared to involve two men dressed in dark clothing.  "We are asking for the public's assistance to check their residential security cameras for any suspicious activity around the above time frame, that may help with identifying the individuals or vehicle used," Raines sa…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Three Business Burglaries Under Investigation In Ridgefield Three Business Burglaries Under Investigation In Ridgefield
Three Business Burglaries Under Investigation In Ridgefield Three commercial burglaries in Northern Fairfield County are under investigation after suspects broke into businesses and stole cash and cash registers. An alert was issued by Ridgefield Police Capt. Shawn Platt who said that three burglaries were reported overnight on Monday, Oct. 26. Platt said that in each instance, forced entry was made by breaking a door window and unlocking a door. Two incidents were reported on North Street. The third business broken into was on West Lane.  The same tactics were used to gain entry in each burglary, police said. Once inside, police said that …

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by Zak Failla
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Car Crashes Into Pole Near School In Ridgefield Car Crashes Into Pole Near School In Ridgefield
Car Crashes Into Pole Near School In Ridgefield A roadway was closed by police after a driver crashed into a utility pole near an area elementary school in Ridgefield. Police closed Barlow Mountain Road at the intersection of North Street at approximately 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 after a driver struck the pole and felled wires near Scotland Elementary School. Only one vehicle was involved in the crash, with one reported injury. According to the Ridgefield Police Department, parents can use Ledges Road to access the Barlow Mountain School and Scotland School area.

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by Zak Failla
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Speed Limits Changed On Nine Roads In Ridgefield Speed Limits Changed On Nine Roads In Ridgefield
Speed Limits Changed On Nine Roads In Ridgefield Several changes have been made to the speed limits on a total of nine roads in Ridgefield, according to the Ridgefield Police Department. These speed limits went into effect between Thursday, May 30 and Friday, May 31 and are in line with the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s Office of the State Traffic Administration approved town road speed limits. The following town roads and/or portions of town roads have been altered: 1. Lafayette Ave – Washington Street to Copps Hill Road (changed to 20 mph) 2. Pelham Lane – Wilton line to Nod Hill Road (changed to 15 mph) 3. Rochambeau Ave…

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by Valerie Musson
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Hit-Run SUV Driver On Loose: Motorist With NY Plates Crashes Into Utility Pole In Ridgefield Hit-Run SUV Driver On Loose: Motorist With NY Plates Crashes Into Utility Pole In Ridgefield
Hit-Run SUV Driver On Loose: Motorist With NY Plates Crashes Into Utility Pole In Ridgefield Did you see anything? Police investigators in Ridgefield are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to gather information about a one-one-vehicle crash that destroyed a utility pole. According to police, at approximately 10:50 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21, a vehicle struck the pole on North Street, breaking it into several pieces. A white Chevy SUV with New York license plates was spotted in the area with front end damage traveling toward Route 116 (North Salem Road).  Anyone with information regarding the hit-and-run crash has been asked to contact investigators at the Ridgefi…

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by Zak Failla
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Road Closures Scheduled In Ridgefield During Ex-Chief's Funeral Road Closures Scheduled In Ridgefield During Ex-Chief's Funeral
Road Closures Scheduled In Ridgefield During Ex-Chief's Funeral With services scheduled for Ridgefield Police Chief John Roche on Friday, there will be road closures and delays for the funeral procession as it travels through town. Less than a week into his retirement following nearly four decades servicing the community, the former chief died last week. No cause of death has been released. The Ridgefield Police Department issued an alert noting that the service for Roche will be held on Friday, Sept. 7 at St. Mary’s Church on Catoonah Street. Catoonah Street will be closed from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 11:30 a.m. between the Post Office and High Ridg…

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by Zak Failla